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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Our BIGGEST Cruise Highlights & Disappointments of 2025

by Deb & Matt | Dec 25, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

G’day everyone! Join us for an `end of year` `youtube recap` as we reflect on 2025. We’re sharing our top 10 `likes and dislikes`, `ranking` our most memorable moments, and even some shocking ones from our `travel vlog` adventures. This `daily vlog` is a bit different, but we hope you enjoy our `year in review`!

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our cruise and travel highlights and low lights of the year — and sharing them with you in this special Merry Christmas end-of-year episode 🎄🚢

In this video, Deb and Matt put each other on the spot, taking turns to name a highlight or a low light across 10 different cruise and travel topics from our 2025 adventures. Some moments were unforgettable, some were challenging, and a few taught us lessons we’ll never forget.

This is an honest, reflective, and fun look back at a huge year of cruising — from incredible ships and destinations to things we definitely hope not to repeat next year.

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
What was your cruise highlight or low light of 2025? Let us know in the comments.

Thank you for being part of the Deb & Matt Chat community this year. Your support, comments, and conversations mean the world to us.

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Deb & Matt 🎄
Here’s to more cruising, travel, and deep & meaningful adventures in 2026.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Topic #1 – Highlight or Low Light?
02:08 Topic #2
03:51 Topic #3
06:28 Topic #4
08:43 Topic #5
13:04 Topic #6
16:51 Topic #7
18:47 Viewer Comment – @macedma1002
19:30 Topic #8
24:27 Topic #9
27:27 Topic #10
31:35 Merry Christmas & Final Thoughts 🎄

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Boarding Day | First Cruise from Sydney!

by Deb & Matt | Nov 14, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Join us as we embark on ⁨@RoyalCaribbeanAUNZ⁩ Anthem of the Seas — her first-ever cruise from Sydney, Australia! 🇦🇺
Deb & Matt are finally boarding Anthem of the Seas cruise ship in Sydney! Join us as we experience our first cruise travel on this amazing cruise ship. We even managed to get a peek at the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the ship!
In this vlog, we share our full embarkation day experience from the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, including helpful tips, hidden food hacks, and some familiar cruise friends along the way.

We’ll show you what it’s like boarding one of Royal Caribbean’s most high-tech ships, explore the Windjammer Buffet, Seaplex Laser Tag, and the Sailaway Party from Sydney Harbour — plus the Halloween theme night fun and balloon drop finale! 🎈

👀 Watch for:
⚓ Cruise day hacks & check-in tips
🥗 Secret buffet options you don’t want to miss
🎭 Theme night & Halloween fun on board
🎥 Behind the scenes of our Sydney sailaway live stream!

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📍 Embarkation Port: Sydney, Australia
🛳 Ship: Anthem of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International)
📆 Event: First Royal Caribbean cruise from Australia 2025

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00:00 Intro
03:16 HACK Laundry on a Cruise
04:21 Bag Drop
05:08 Cruise Café
05:21 Before You Board – Safety Briefing
06:44 Norton Hovak Meetup
06:53 Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
07:09 Boarding Anthem of the Seas
07:51 First Stop – Muster Station
08:23 Familiar Cruise Crew
08:40 Washy Washy
08:57 Cruise Hygiene
09:36 Windjammer Buffet
12:17 Cruise Buffet Secret
12:41 Stir-fry on a Cruise
14:23 Carvery Lunch
17:00 Ship Highlights 1
19:55 HINT: First Day Offers
21:35 Ship Highlights 2
23:10 Activities On Board
23:36 Sydney Sailaway – Anthem of the Seas
24:13 LIVE STREAM Sydney Sailaway
25:21 Laser Tag – Seaplex
26:22 Lost on a Cruise Ship
27:01 Cruise Theme Night
28:02 Specialty Dining – Izumi Anthem of the Seas
34:06 Balloon Drop
34:50 Costume Contest
35:01 Cruise Halloween Party
35:11 Anthem of the Seas Boarding Day Wrap-Up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Medical Emergency at Sea on Deb’s Birthday | Ovation of the Seas Cruise Vlog Day 2

by Deb & Matt | Jun 15, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

🎂 What begins as a special birthday celebration aboard Ovation of the Seas turns into a day we’ll never forget…

Join us for Day 2 of our cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas as we enjoy lunch at Chops Grille, relax in the Vitality Spa, and try to soak in the beauty of the day — but by evening, everything takes a sudden turn when Matt suffers a serious medical issue.

⚠️ In this video:

🎂Deb’s birthday celebration onboard

🥩Lunch at Chops Grille

😍A relaxing couples massage at Vitality Spa

👀Stunning views and relaxing moments at sea

🩺A sudden medical emergency in the evening

📺 This is one of the most real and vulnerable vlogs we’ve ever made — sharing both the joy and the unexpected on our cruising journey.

▶️ Missed Day 1 (Embarkation Day)? Watch here: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ See our Balcony Cabin Tour: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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00:00 – Good Morning! It’s Deb’s Birthday
00:45 – Getting Ready for a Special Day
01:30 – Heading to Chops Grille for Birthday Lunch
03:00 – Food Highlights from Chops Grille
04:15 – Relaxing at Vitality Spa
05:30 – Couples Massage Onboard
06:45 – Afternoon at Sea & Balcony Moments
08:00 – Medical Emergency Begins
09:15 – Worry and Uncertainty
10:05 – Ending the Day in Hobart
10:30 – Royal Hobart Hospital – To Be Continued…

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is Royal Caribbean’s Lelepa Island Perfect Day Adventure Truly Coming To Life?

by Deb & Matt | Sep 10, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Is Royal Caribbean bringing the Private Island Experience to the South Pacific? Get the latest breaking cruise news from Royal Caribbean’s new #cruise destination – Lelepa Island in the South Pacific. A Perfect day cruise from Australia! Find out the latest cruise updates in this video. A Perfect Day Lelepa Island (or somewhere else) may actually be happening.

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Checkout out some other videos
Lelepa Update April 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsusUCaQoZk

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0:00 Intro
0:19 Whats happened
1:00 Ultimate World Cruise
1:20 Michael Bayley said
2:57 Lelepa deleted?
3:25 The customer survey
5:49 Royal Caribbean Staff on Lelepa
6:16 School Sponsorship
7:40 Vanuatu Agreement with Royal Caribbean
10:00 2027 Cruise Schedule
11:48 Carnival also invest

#cruisenews #royalcaribbean #australia #lelepa #lelepaisland #vanuatu

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 7 VLOG – #RoyalCaribbean #QuantumOfTheSeas Easter 2024

by Deb & Matt | Apr 21, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Join us on an exhilarating sea day aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas as we set sail from Port Vila, cruising back to Brisbane in unmatched style. 🚢✨

What’s in Today’s Episode:

Morning Recap: Start your day with us as we share stories from last night’s cocktails, lively company, and energetic dance moves. It’s all about the good vibes here! With some quiet recovery time 😉

Shopping Spree: Dive into our unexpected shopping adventure! Matt forgets his cufflinks, sparking a hunt through the ship’s elegant jewellery stores—perfect for our ‘Dress to Impress’ theme night.

Future Plans: Come along as we visit the Next Cruise desk to secure some enticing future cruise credits. Dreaming of our next journey never stops!

Gourmet Dining: End the day with us at Chops Grille, where we indulge in another round of gourmet dishes that tantalize our taste buds. 🍽️🥂

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more daily updates and behind-the-scenes action from Quantum of the Seas. Hit the bell icon to stay notified about our upcoming vlogs!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Australia 25/26 Cruise Schedule Launch Live Stream

by Deb & Matt | Apr 10, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Join us for our live stream coverage of the Royal Caribbean Australia 25/26 Cruise Schedule Launch! Join us as we unveil the exciting itineraries and destinations for the upcoming cruise season. Get a first look at the amazing ships and experiences that await you on board. Don’t miss out on this exclusive event filled with insider information and behind-the-scenes access. Stay tuned for special announcements and surprises along the way. Subscribe to our channel for more updates and cruise news. Let’s set sail together with Royal Caribbean in Australia!

This stream contains our opnions only. It is not paid for or endorsed.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Don’t Miss: Exciting Royal Caribbean Australia Cruise News

by Deb & Matt | Apr 2, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

LIVE ON BOARD FROM QUANTUM OF THE SEAS.

🚢🌴 BIG NEWS Update: Royal Caribbean’s 2025/26 Australian Cruise Season SOON TO BE Revealed! 🌞🛳️ Dive into the heart of luxury and adventure with our latest video, where we unveil exclusive insider information about Royal Caribbean’s thrilling 2025/26 cruise season from Australia.
Learn and Discover the enchanting new Perfect Day Island at Lelepa in Vanuatu, a paradise crafted for unforgettable memories.

Plus, get a first scoop of the magnificent ships setting sail for the Australian waters – Voyager of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. These majestic vessels are set to replace Quantum of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, and Ovation of the Seas, bringing more competition to the Australian cruise market year-round.